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Apple Smart Home Hub Delayed Again: Why Siri’s AI Struggles Are to Blame

Apple has been forced to push back the launch of its long-awaited smart home display as the company continues to grapple with its artificial intelligence strategy, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The device, internally known as J490, was originally slated for a spring 2025 release but has faced multiple...

Apple Reveals 163 New Emojis for iOS 26.4: First Look at Orca and Bigfoot

Apple has officially pulled back the curtain on its latest batch of emojis with the release of iOS 26.4 beta 4 this morning. This update gives us the first look at several highly anticipated designs from the Unicode 2025 list, including a distorted face, an orca, and a classic treasure chest. The new collection features...

iPhone 17e Reviews: Why This Is Apple’s Most Practical Upgrade in Years

Besides lifting the review embargo for the new M4 iPad Air today, Apple also pushed testers to publish its iPhone 17e reviews as well. Early hand-picked media testers are saying Apple’s ‘budget’ iPhone is finally losing the compromises that made previous versions hard to recommend. While it still looks like a blast from the past...

Apple Leak: 3D-Printed Aluminum Coming to Future iPhones and Watches

Apple is quietly testing a new way to build its most popular products. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is making a major push into 3D-printed aluminum, a move that could eventually change how the iPhone in your pocket is made. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reveals that Apple’s manufacturing and...